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ALBUM REVIEW: The Indian Tower By Pearls and Brass

Pearls and Brass is a 70s inspired rock band from Nazareth, Pennsylvania, established in 2001. They released their first album in 2003, titled LP, and their somewhat relevant album, The Indian Tower, in 2006.   The record label Doppelganger Records published the band’s first album and gained an insane amount of recognition when they opened for Sint at England’s All Tomorrow’s Parties festival. They had been scouted by Drag City records specializing in indie rock, noise rock, alternative country, experimental music, and psychedelic folk.  Here are my thoughts on the album The Indian Tower: I first heard the band while searching on youtube

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Behind the Band: Death From Above 1979

Death From Above is a Canadian rock duo established in 2001. The first time Jesse F. Keeler (bassist) and Sebastien Grainger (vocalist and drummer) got together, they hardly lasted. However, they made several comebacks throughout the years as an impossibly brilliant duo. 

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Behind the Band: The Black Keys

The Black Keys are a rock band established in 2001, Ohio. The group comprises Dan Auerbach (guitarist and vocalist) and Patrick Carney (drummer). They began recording in basements and self-producing their records to several record labels. But with their sheer talent, they were quickly noticed. 

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Behind the Song: “Someone Saved My Life Tonight”

“Someone Saved My Life Tonight” was released on the 23rd of June in 1975 as a part of the album “Captin Fantastic And The Dirty Brown Cowboy.”   I hadn’t really realized the lyrics much when I first heard it, nor the story behind it. I simply liked the way it sounded. But the song is so much more than something lovely.  Elton John was allegedly soon to marry Linda Woodrow, whom he had known for two years. Even though he felt trapped in the relationship, they were to get married, even Woodrow’s family was expecting it. Sometime in 1968 (before

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9 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Elton John

With much ease, I can say Elton John is my all-time favorite artist. Everything about him is bloody magnificent, from his heartfelt lyrics to his big glasses- that only match about a third of how big his personality. Here are 9 things you probably didn’t know about Sir Elton John.

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15 Best Albums of the 70s

Some of the world’s best music was created in the 70s. Not everything was disco, sequins, and cocaine. We were introduced to glam – and punk – rock and roll, funk, smooth jazz, and heavy metal in this decade. With great honor of music from the 70s, here are 15 albums from the best decade of all time. There will be a lot of Elton John; I couldn’t help myself.

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